Nov 12, 2017, 2:06 am
Last edit by: ft101
Emirates has unveiled the new first class cabin for their 777s at the Dubai Air Show on November 12th, 2017.
Notably, the new F cabin is fully enclosed from floor to ceiling, has a reduction from 8 seats to 6 total, had virtual windows for the center cabins and features video-based room service ordering.
Business and Economy cabins have also been refreshed, but not completely overhauled.
Dedicated 777 refresh page DEAD LINK
Emirates Press Release (includes PDF downloads of fact sheet with more details) DEAD LINK
Youtube Promo video of new 777F
Here's the replacement for the dead links:
https://www.emirates.com/media-centre/emirates-unveils-brand-new-cabins-for-its-boeing-777-fleet/
Aircraft with new F (only 77W):
A6-EQH - EQP
Total: 9 aircraft
Current known routes flown with new F:
GVA - EK83 / EK84
BRU - EK181 / EK182
FRA - EK43 / EK44
HND - EK312 / EK313
JFK - EK201 / EK202
STN - EK33 / EK34 EK65 / EK66 (suspended)
VIE - EK125 / EK126
SIN - EK352/353 (unscheduled)
MUC - EK53/54
Update 13th June 2022 from post #1016
Routes operating with the new F as of Aug 1, 2022 include:
EK045 FRA*
EK065 STN
EK077 NCE
EK083 GVA
EK085 ZRH
EK089 GVA
EK181 BRU
EK183 BRU
EK819 RUH
EK318 NRT
*EK45 is also frequently operated by a 2-class 77W, but when flown as a 3-class, it is the new F configuration.
Notably, the new F cabin is fully enclosed from floor to ceiling, has a reduction from 8 seats to 6 total, had virtual windows for the center cabins and features video-based room service ordering.
Business and Economy cabins have also been refreshed, but not completely overhauled.
Dedicated 777 refresh page DEAD LINK
Emirates Press Release (includes PDF downloads of fact sheet with more details) DEAD LINK
Youtube Promo video of new 777F
Here's the replacement for the dead links:
https://www.emirates.com/media-centre/emirates-unveils-brand-new-cabins-for-its-boeing-777-fleet/
Aircraft with new F (only 77W):
A6-EQH - EQP
Total: 9 aircraft
Current known routes flown with new F:
BRU - EK181 / EK182
FRA - EK43 / EK44
HND - EK312 / EK313
JFK - EK201 / EK202
STN - EK33 / EK34 EK65 / EK66 (suspended)
VIE - EK125 / EK126
SIN - EK352/353 (unscheduled)
MUC - EK53/54
Update 13th June 2022 from post #1016
Routes operating with the new F as of Aug 1, 2022 include:
EK045 FRA*
EK065 STN
EK077 NCE
EK083 GVA
EK085 ZRH
EK089 GVA
EK181 BRU
EK183 BRU
EK819 RUH
EK318 NRT
*EK45 is also frequently operated by a 2-class 77W, but when flown as a 3-class, it is the new F configuration.
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Nov 17, 2023, 3:06 am
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Nov 17, 2023, 3:52 am
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Nov 18, 2023, 6:48 am
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Hi all, only just seen this thread and clicked on to see that STN loses new Gamechanger - i'm travelling in March and had specifically booked on to that flight because of it (using miles) - what are my options for rebooking this to another route which the gamechanger is on? I'm fairly flexible on destination from Dubai as long as its got a good connection back to the UK. Will I lose miles/be charged a fee for any changes?
I've not had any notification of the swap, only just logged on to check and the seating arrangement is clearly different
Otherwise I think i'd rather swap the the 380 LHR instead!
Gutted!
Cheers
I've not had any notification of the swap, only just logged on to check and the seating arrangement is clearly different
Otherwise I think i'd rather swap the the 380 LHR instead!
Gutted!
Cheers
Last edited by baz2277; Nov 18, 2023 at 6:49 am Reason: forgot info!
Nov 18, 2023, 7:57 am
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Hi all, only just seen this thread and clicked on to see that STN loses new Gamechanger - i'm travelling in March and had specifically booked on to that flight because of it (using miles) - what are my options for rebooking this to another route which the gamechanger is on? I'm fairly flexible on destination from Dubai as long as its got a good connection back to the UK. Will I lose miles/be charged a fee for any changes?
I've not had any notification of the swap, only just logged on to check and the seating arrangement is clearly different
Otherwise I think i'd rather swap the the 380 LHR instead!
Gutted!
Cheers
I've not had any notification of the swap, only just logged on to check and the seating arrangement is clearly different
Otherwise I think i'd rather swap the the 380 LHR instead!
Gutted!
Cheers
Nov 18, 2023, 2:17 pm
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Nov 18, 2023, 2:25 pm
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I'm flying from DXB to STN... the other thread about route changes initially said STN was keeping the new First, and then a later note said STN was losing them.
My flight (already booked) was initially showing the 'new' first seating plan, now it shows the traditional seating plan. I'd selected 1A, so I guess as I am still in 1A I would not have any notificiation of aircraft changes.
If its the case that Old F is going to be at STN, I'd like to swap the flight to somewhere that does have the New First. But as I redeemed miles i'm not sure what options are available. I can't see any 'live' reward availability on the other routes as I don't have enough miles to complete a booking.
My flight (already booked) was initially showing the 'new' first seating plan, now it shows the traditional seating plan. I'd selected 1A, so I guess as I am still in 1A I would not have any notificiation of aircraft changes.
If its the case that Old F is going to be at STN, I'd like to swap the flight to somewhere that does have the New First. But as I redeemed miles i'm not sure what options are available. I can't see any 'live' reward availability on the other routes as I don't have enough miles to complete a booking.
Nov 18, 2023, 4:13 pm
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I'm flying from DXB to STN... the other thread about route changes initially said STN was keeping the new First, and then a later note said STN was losing them.
My flight (already booked) was initially showing the 'new' first seating plan, now it shows the traditional seating plan. I'd selected 1A, so I guess as I am still in 1A I would not have any notificiation of aircraft changes.
If its the case that Old F is going to be at STN, I'd like to swap the flight to somewhere that does have the New First. But as I redeemed miles i'm not sure what options are available. I can't see any 'live' reward availability on the other routes as I don't have enough miles to complete a booking.
My flight (already booked) was initially showing the 'new' first seating plan, now it shows the traditional seating plan. I'd selected 1A, so I guess as I am still in 1A I would not have any notificiation of aircraft changes.
If its the case that Old F is going to be at STN, I'd like to swap the flight to somewhere that does have the New First. But as I redeemed miles i'm not sure what options are available. I can't see any 'live' reward availability on the other routes as I don't have enough miles to complete a booking.
Nov 20, 2023, 2:27 am
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Arrrghh so annoyed about it being removed from STN.
Would have flown from BRU instead but there's availability most days in Feb except for mine and a couple of others!
Will probably switch to the A380 from LGW....don't want to fly 777 without benefit of gamechanger!
Would have flown from BRU instead but there's availability most days in Feb except for mine and a couple of others!
Will probably switch to the A380 from LGW....don't want to fly 777 without benefit of gamechanger!
Nov 20, 2023, 3:51 am
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I'm flying from DXB to STN... the other thread about route changes initially said STN was keeping the new First, and then a later note said STN was losing them.
My flight (already booked) was initially showing the 'new' first seating plan, now it shows the traditional seating plan. I'd selected 1A, so I guess as I am still in 1A I would not have any notificiation of aircraft changes.
If its the case that Old F is going to be at STN, I'd like to swap the flight to somewhere that does have the New First. But as I redeemed miles i'm not sure what options are available. I can't see any 'live' reward availability on the other routes as I don't have enough miles to complete a booking.
My flight (already booked) was initially showing the 'new' first seating plan, now it shows the traditional seating plan. I'd selected 1A, so I guess as I am still in 1A I would not have any notificiation of aircraft changes.
If its the case that Old F is going to be at STN, I'd like to swap the flight to somewhere that does have the New First. But as I redeemed miles i'm not sure what options are available. I can't see any 'live' reward availability on the other routes as I don't have enough miles to complete a booking.
Nov 20, 2023, 5:39 am
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Nov 20, 2023, 6:01 am
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Certainly row 1 A/K on A380 is less spacious than 77W. I agree that when you don't value the shower and the bar 77W is better than A380. At times I have enjoyed a leg stretch by walking to the bar at the back. Shower is a (pleasant) gimmick. And indeed, with fewer passengers the service on the 77W is usually better than on the A380 (except for the time I was in 2K and the only other passenger was in 1A so we each had a personal FA).
Nov 20, 2023, 8:34 am
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I'm happy to fly from DXB to pretty much any of the destinations available with the gamechanger, then get a short hop back to London the following day. EK's website isn't allowing any changes apart from a different day. I need a different destination!
Nov 20, 2023, 4:47 pm
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I prefer EK F on the 380 over the 777 (non-Game Changer) due to the cabin noise (less) and greater spaciousness of the suite. The bathrooms (forget shower aspect for a second) are also much better. Never had service issues even when full. But at this level, it’s splitting hairs. I’ll take any EK F on the most convenient route. And I would not build in a stop in a place I don’t need to be and fly the next day to my real destination just to experience Game Changer F over regular EK F. You’re adding another flight experience in some terrible euro business / economy short haul situation — to me, it defeats the whole purpose of flying F.